Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the thirty-two ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eighteen have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $300.70.

Several research firms have issued reports on FIVE. Craig Hallum reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 price objective on shares of Five Below in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Five Below from $235.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 3rd. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of Five Below from $273.00 to $297.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on Five Below from $257.00 to $306.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Five Below in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd.

Insider Transactions at Five Below

In related news, COO Kenneth Bull sold 10,510 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.06, for a total transaction of $2,607,110.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 75,064 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,620,375.84. This trade represents a 12.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Maureen Marie Gellerman sold 1,610 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.94, for a total value of $400,793.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,804 shares in the company, valued at $2,191,667.76. This represents a 15.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.96% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Five Below by 43.2% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,833 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $509,000 after purchasing an additional 854 shares during the period. Tidal Investments LLC lifted its position in Five Below by 37.8% in the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 23,519 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $4,228,000 after purchasing an additional 6,457 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Five Below by 19.5% in the 2nd quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 25,702 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $4,621,000 after buying an additional 4,190 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Five Below by 12.2% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 3,325 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $598,000 after purchasing an additional 361 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System increased its stake in Five Below by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 15,242 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,740,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares in the last quarter.

Five Below Stock Performance

FIVE stock opened at $244.60 on Friday. Five Below has a fifty-two week low of $137.77 and a fifty-two week high of $263.88. The company has a market cap of $13.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.96, a P/E/G ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 0.99. The business’s 50-day moving average is $224.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $219.01.

Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $1.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.40 by $0.28. The firm had revenue of $1.26 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion. Five Below had a return on equity of 22.13% and a net margin of 11.65%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.81 earnings per share. Five Below has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.010-1.130 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 9.830-10.310 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Five Below will post 10.56 earnings per share for the current year.

More Five Below News

Here are the key news stories impacting Five Below this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating momentum: Five Below reported quarterly revenue of $1.26 billion, up 22.9% year over year, while EPS of $1.68 exceeded consensus by $0.28. Comparable-store sales rose 14.1%, marking five consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth. Five Below Faces Its Toughest Test Ahead After 5 Consecutive Quarters of Double-Digit Sales Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Truist Financial raised its price target to $297, while JPMorgan increased its target to $368 and maintained an overweight rating. The broader analyst consensus is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of $300.70. Jim Cramer also characterized FIVE as a “Buy, Buy, Buy.” Brokerages Set Five Below Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Consumer value appeal: Media attention around inexpensive products, including chocolate and home-organization merchandise, reinforces Five Below’s value-focused positioning and may support customer traffic.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data is inconclusive: A report lists zero shares sold short and a zero-day days-to-cover ratio, suggesting the data is incomplete or unreliable rather than indicating a meaningful short squeeze setup.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling raises caution: COO Kenneth Bull sold approximately $2.6 million of stock, and director Maureen Marie Gellerman sold about $401,000. Insiders have made 22 sales versus one purchase over the past six months, which could weigh on sentiment even though both executives retain substantial holdings. SEC insider filing
• Negative Sentiment: Execution risk and valuation: After its strong run, Five Below trades near its 12-month high, increasing expectations for continued sales growth. The company also faces a tougher comparison period ahead, creating risk if traffic, margins or guidance soften.

About Five Below

Five Below, Inc is a specialty value retailer that sells merchandise primarily designed for children, teens and preteens. Its product assortment generally includes toys, games, fashion accessories, room décor, sports equipment, technology accessories, party supplies, seasonal items and candy. The company operates under a “five and beyond” pricing concept, offering most products at affordable price points while also selling selected higher-priced items.

Founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios, Five Below has expanded from its original store base into a nationwide retail chain.